The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) information collection request proposal titled, “Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network [RETAIN] Demonstration Project and Evaluation.” The agency is seeking public comment under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding a new program led Continue Reading...
Join the Movement: The Campaign for Disability Employment
When you're a small business owner, a crucial part of fostering an inclusive workplace is building awareness—expressing your leadership's commitment to diversity and educating your colleagues on workplace practices that benefit everyone, including workers with disabilities. It means shaping positive attitudes and promoting the skills and talents Continue Reading...
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Daily Labor Report® September 07, 2017 Congress Senate Funding Bill Rejects Merger of EEOC, Contractor Watchdog BNA Snapshot • First official word from lawmakers against proposed merger, which would require legislative action • Senate funding bill will have to be reconciled with House version, which is silent on merger • Senate appropriators direct Continue Reading...
2018 Proposed Budget Released: DOL’s Budget Cut by $2.5B
President Trump's budget blueprint dubbed as "America First" was released Thursday, March 16, 2017. The blueprint calls for a $1.15 trillion proposed budget that seeks to provide increased spending for the military and homeland security, while cutting the spending budget for other federal agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL). The Continue Reading...
DOL Proposed Rule Increases Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Implementation of Executive Order 13658: With the signing of Executive Order 13658 on February 12, 2014, President Obama solidified his efforts to increase the United States’ economy and provide more opportunity for Americans. US Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez stated, “Raising the minimum wage for workers on federal contracts will provide a Continue Reading...